Category: Design
Prepared by Eng. Ahmed Fathy, Projects Manager ·
Definition
Landscape design covers outdoor spaces: paths and hard paving, planting and trees, irrigation, external lighting, shades, seating and pools, suited to the climate and saving water.
Why it matters on a project
It adds property value and improves thermal comfort around the building. Native plants and smart drip irrigation cut watering and maintenance cost.
Measurement and pricing
Paving in square metres, planting by number for trees and square metres for lawns, irrigation pipes in linear metres and points by number.
Common mistake
Planting before laying irrigation and lighting conduits, then digging up again.
Frequently asked questions
Which plants suit Riyadh's climate?
Native and drought-tolerant plants such as date palms, sidr, acacia and desert shrubs, with drip irrigation.
When does landscaping start?
It is designed with the architecture, its services laid before external paving, and planting at the end.
Related terms
- Site planA drawing showing the building within the plot with setbacks, entrances and levels.
- Interlocking pavingInterlocking concrete blocks for yards, paths and parking.
- BackfillRefilling excavations around foundations with suitable soil in compacted layers.
- 3D visualisation (rendering)Realistic images of the design produced from a 3D model for presentation and approval.
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